polydipsic
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polydipsic — adjective see polydipsia … New Collegiate Dictionary
polydipsic — adj. of excessive thirst … English contemporary dictionary
polydipsic — poly·dip·sic … English syllables
polydipsic — adjective see polydipsia … Useful english dictionary
Psychogenic polydipsia — is a special form of polydipsia, caused by mental disorders.Clinical presentationThe patient drinks large amounts of water, which raises the pressure of the extracellular medium. As a side effect, the antidiuretic hormone level is lowered. The… … Wikipedia
polydipsia — noun Etymology: New Latin, from poly + Greek dipsa thirst Date: 1660 excessive or abnormal thirst • polydipsic adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
Equine metabolic syndrome — Also known as Peripheral Cushings Disease and Equine Syndrome XThis is an area of much new research and is increasingly believed to have a major role in conditions such as laminitis. Although many factors (including cortisol metabolism and… … Wikipedia
